Buy your ticket for A Municipal Affair now!
- connect interVivos
- Oct 3
- 3 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Venue Update: Please note that A Municipal Affair will now take place at Double Dragon (10524 Jasper Ave) — located inside Fu’s Repair Shop. All other event details, including date and time, remain the same. We look forward to seeing you there!
This is not your parents’ election forum.
interVivos is bringing back A Municipal Affair—a one-of-a-kind non-partisan unforum where Edmontonians gather for real conversations on the issues that matter most to them this municipal election. In a casual setting, you'll connect with fellow engaged citizens and local experts who spark discussion—not debate. The event takes place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM at Double Dragon (10524 Jasper Ave) — located inside Fu’s Repair Shop.
No panels. No lectures. Instead, our speakers will rotate through small groups to share insights and lead open conversations. You’ll engage directly with them and with your fellow attendees in an easygoing, respectful format.
Candidates, staff, and volunteers are welcome to register for the event with the understanding that they are like other attendees; they get to listen to discussions, ask questions, and network. This is not an event for candidates and their teams to present platforms.
Doors open at 5:30 PM for optional mingling. Otherwise be there by 6:00 PM sharp—or a bit before—so you don’t miss the start. The formal part wraps at 8:50, and you’re welcome to stick around and mingle until 9.
Our Experts:
Affordability and Taxes (Expert: Rachel de Vos, Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer at Alberta Municipalities)
Safety (Expert: Scarlet Bjornson, External Relations Advisor at Bissell Centre)
Local Economy & Innovation (Expert: Danielle Miller, Principal at OnPoint Consulting)
Our emcee is the lovely Sarah Chan, Engagement & Operations Lead at Alberta Mentoring Partnership!
What to Expect:
Thoughtful, small-group discussions led by local voices
No jargon—just honest, informed conversation
A welcoming, laid-back atmosphere
Cash bar available; food can be ordered from the menu.
Whether you’re super politically engaged or just curious, this event is for anyone who wants to learn, connect, and be part of the conversation.
Tickets:
$15 until October 4
$20 from October 5 to October 8 at 4:30 PM
$25 at the door (if space permits) — cash, debit, and credit accepted
Tickets are non-refundable, but if you can’t attend, you can transfer your ticket—just email us at connect@intervivos.ca with the name of the new attendee.
Need support to attend? We’ve got you. Reach out for discounted or complimentary tickets. Everyone deserves a seat at the table.
Event Flow:
Time | Activity |
5:30 PM | Doors Open |
6:00 PM | Opening Comments and Speaker Introductions |
6:25 PM | Getting to Know Your Table & Post-It Wall |
6:40 PM | Small Group Discussions & Speaker Rotations |
8:25 PM | Table Debrief, Closing Comments, & Raffle |
8:50 PM | Networking |
Ground Rules:
Do not promote or campaign for political candidates
Patience and compassion for yourself and others
Respect for everyone in the room
Listen to understand rather than respond
Embrace ambiguity
Challenge your assumptions
Speak honestly and with intention
What we share in the group stays in the group
Expect unfinished business
Attendees will be signing a document when they arrive saying that they understand if they don’t follow these rules, they will be asked to leave the event.
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Park Power (Presenting Sponsor)
Have a question about our event? Check out our FAQ blog here.
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